When you have crooked, crowded, and overlapping teeth, this could lead to poor oral health in addition to the negative impacts on your appearance. But that doesn’t mean your only hope is metal braces. Instead, your Leawood, KS, dentist can help strengthen your smile with clear and comfortable Invisalign® aligners.
The Causes of Dental Misalignment (and the Impacts)
We could develop misalignment due to premature tooth loss, injuries to the face or jaw, or in most cases, complications with the growth and development of the jaw, or eruption of the teeth. When poor alignment occurs, this could increase the risk of tooth decay and gum disease, as the smile is more difficult to brush and floss thoroughly. You could also feel embarrassed about your appearance, and the stress on your jaw joints could leave you vulnerable to TMJ disorder and bruxism (teeth grinding). But our team can help boost the beauty and health of your smile with our clear and comfortable Invisalign® aligners.
The Invisalign® System
With the Invisalign® system, you will wear a set of plastic trays that have been custom made for your smile. Each set is worn for about two weeks, 20 to 22 hours a day. You then begin wearing the next set in the series and continue to do so as your smile is gradually and gently corrected. For some, optimal results only take a year to achieve, compared to the two years that braces require. In addition to being clear in appearance, these aligners will also be removable, which means you can take them out before you brush or floss, and before you eat, so caring for your smile is easier and you don’t have to change your smile. As long as you wear them for the time we recommend, you can also take them out before special occasions, such as first dates, job interviews, or graduations.
Creating Custom Aligners
Our team will custom-make them for your smile. To begin, our team will take detailed digital images of your smile from multiple angles, using them to design and craft your aligners in a lab setting. Each one is custom-made for you, so they fit comfortably and offer treatment with precision and accuracy. If you have any questions about how we correct your uneven smile with a cosmetic approach, or if you want to get started today, then contact our team right away. You deserve a healthy and beautiful smile, and we want to help!
Do You Have Any Questions About Cosmetic Orthodontic Care?
We want to help you enjoy a straighter smile with a cosmetic approach using the Invisalign® system. Call Dreem Dentistry in Leawood, KS by calling (913)681-5500 to learn more. An even and beautiful smile is possible, so reach out soon!
